He is never very far from the thoughts of some of the inhabitants of Belfort. Jean-Pierre Chevènement was this Saturday at Atria, on the occasion of the Book Fair, to meet his readers and former citizens.
Dedication of books and photos
In the queue of about fifty people, Monique holds in her hands a copy of ” Who wants to risk his life will save it “, The memories of the former mayor, published in 2020.
” I have a special bond with him »Smiles the Belfortaine. ” I am his conscript: we were born a few days apart in the maternity ward of the Berceaux clinic, in 1939! “. ” This is perhaps his oldest acquaintance »Laughs Véronique, Monique’s daughter. She came with an old photo. ” It was taken forty years ago. Mr Chèvenement is shaking my grandmother’s hand and I appear behind. I’ll have him sign! “.
– Xavier Ponroy
“It’s nice to see him”
The slow writing of the former minister extends the dedication of each of the readers, who then take the opportunity to discuss with the one they met at one point in their Belfort life: in the associative sector, by acquaintance, at inaugurations … ” I have met her several times, and it’s nice to see him again »Confides Chantal.
To each, Jean-Pierre Chevènement gives a smile, and asks what is or what was their job. At 82, the former presidential candidate, however, appears diminished. ” It hurts a little to see him like this Chantal sighs. ” But I too am getting old! “